CLIPBOARD : Getting Into Harness

When it comes to harness racing Los Alamitos obviously did the right thing in 1990. Not only did the increased number of days result in double the amount of wagering over the 1988 and 1989 seasons. Both the daily average attendance and average amount wagered increased--by 27% and 24%, respectively.

Here’s a quick look at the last five years:

Total Daily Days of Total Amount Average Year Racing Attendance Wagered* Attendance 1990 144 683,178 $116,024,566 4,744 1989 86 321,554 56,077,563 3,739 1988 85 315,460 56,135,056 3,711 1987 110 387,590 65,676,050 3,524 1986 101 390,089 65,857,075 3,862 Five-Year average 105 419,574 $71,954,062 3,996

Daily Average Year Wager** 1990 $805,726 1989 652,065 1988 660,412 1987 597,055 1986 652,050 Five-Year average $685,277

* Includes off-track wagering

**Rounded to the nearest dollar

Source: Director or publicity, Los Alamitos Racing Assn.